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Cogdel Family History

Cogdel Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cogdell, Cowden, Godel, Rogel, Vogel, Coder, Model, Kogel, Cordes

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Where is the Cogdel family from?

You can see how Cogdel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cogdel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cogdel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Cogdel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cogdel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cogdel families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Cogdel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogdel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Cogdel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Cogdel. For the veterans among your Cogdel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cogdel lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Cogdel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cogdel in 1987 was 52, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cogdel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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